- Paperback: 496 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 5 edition (2 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1858280796
- ISBN-13: 978-1858280790
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands. The full-colour section introduces the regions highlights, from the picturesque coloured houses of Tobermory to the moody, poignant and spectacular Glen Coe. Clue-up on all the top sights from St Magnus Cathedral and the Prehistoric standing stones of Calanais to the deserted golden beaches of South Harris. The guide takes a detailed look at Highland history, literature, music, politics and cultural life with expert background on everything from puffin spotting in Shetland to whisky tasting along the Speyside Way. There are plenty of practical tips on accommodation, transportation and restaurants and lively reviews of hundreds of shops, bars and clubs. Discover every corner of the Scottish Highlands and Islands with the clearest maps of any guide.
About the Author
Donald Reid is an Edingurgh resident and has written the Rough Guide to his home town as well as titles to Scotland and South Africa. Rob Humphreys has been writing for Rough Guides since 1989, He is author of Rough Guides to Scotland, London, Prague, Czech & Slovak Republics and St Petersburg.
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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic book which I'd thoroughly recommend to anyone taking a tour around the western highlands and islands of Scotland. Even though I'm from Aberdeen, I bought it for our honeymoon to Skye and Oban as even we Scots know little about the attractions of our own country and it's the kind of book which is not just aimed at international tourists. It's now the most dog-eared book I own, with many of the pages bringing back memories of our trip. Full of no-nonsense information on accommodation and restaurants, it is matter of fact and absolutely invaluable. It is uncompromising, with the authors being decidedly straight-talking in their reviews of places which they felt had little appeal. It enabled us to plan day trips to places of interest and navigate our way around the isles, making sure we missed nothing. Buy it before you go, use it to make travel arrangements and be sure to take it with you everywhere you go on your trip. Bargain buy, won't date quickly, simple to use. Get it on your bookshelf now!
46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We purchased this book prior to our honeymoon visit for 2 weeks on the Isle of Skye , Sept 2001.
We have used the Rough Guides before on trips to the Greek Islands and appreciate the variety of information available. This book is useful for pre planning your trip to the Highlands & Islands but is also indispensable on a daily basis also.
We have used the Rough Guides before on trips to the Greek Islands and appreciate the variety of information available. This book is useful for pre planning your trip to the Highlands & Islands but is also indispensable on a daily basis also.
It really opens up the wide variety of interesting places on Skye and the Highlands while giving you essential travel information and useful reviews on where to eat and places to visit. Once again the Rough Guide series has proved itself the most reliable and consistent guide book for the traveller, whether he be hiking or staying at he best hotels - there is something for everyone in the usual clear and concise manner. If your are looking for one book - buy this one !!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book contains all the necessary information you will need in this area. The maps are detailed enough to navigate but if you are planning to conquer the hidden places you will need a lower scaled map. It has recommendations for food and accomodation near the site what you are visiting so you don't need to find the location of a restaurant from the list at the end. I recommend this book for the usual traveller who is looking for the commonly visited places.
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Readable guide but nowhere near as useful as Scotland The Best by Peter Irvine. I've tried all the major guides, found them all good but Irvine's guide is the only one I carry now.
Published 14 months ago by James E. Anderson
Good buy for travellers
This Rough Guide is comprehensive, accessible, and packed with detail. I've already visited some of the area it covers and wish I had it with me then. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Igor
As reliable as ever
I find the rough guide series is always pretty reliable and gives some great tips for places to stay and visit. Read more
Published 16 months ago by H
Stick it in your Glovebox/Rucksack
We used this book before and during every day of our recent holiday to the Highlands and Islands. Informative and packed with need to knows, I learnt very early on that this guide... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kestua
Up to the usual RG standard, though be warned
Bought this book for a trip to Oban and Mull and it proved its worth. All the usual positves about Rough Guides apply: it's pithy, frank, informative and above all helpful. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Cardew Robinson
Book Review
I bought the Rough Guide "Scottish Highland and Islands" book because a) I like the details to be found in the RG genre and b) to help me plan a holiday in 2011 (yes, 2011). Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
A REALLY rough guide
Perhaps there's a clue in the title of the book, but as I'd hear such good things about the 'rough guides' I thought I'd give 'em a try. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Sean Herring
The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands
good book, but if they had made it 10 pages longer and included a bit about Edinburgh and Glasgow it would be great!
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Senor Dugong
Indispensable
We used this book while Island hopping in north West Scotland. It was excellent and struck just the right balance in terms of detail v. brevity. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by J. Cotton
You Tak the High Road
Essential wide-ranging comprehensive eye-popping information packed guide
Put it like this - if you're going anywhere covered in this book then you probably won't need... Read more
Put it like this - if you're going anywhere covered in this book then you probably won't need... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2008 by Mr. Mark Shepherd
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